by joe | Mar 26, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
In the depths of the Great Depression, a group of working-class young men, led by the determined Joe Rantz, came together to form an unlikely crew at the University of Washington. Despite economic hardship, personal struggles, and lack of experience, they forged a...
by joe | Mar 19, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Just this last week I was driving to the office. I came up to a certain intersection and the thought crossed my mind, “How did I get here?” No, it is not that I was going crazy or blind. It was the fact that a route that I have driven every day had become so familiar...
by joe | Mar 12, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I can remember back to a special birthday party with a cake that had candles which could not be blown out. What started out as a gag became an issue when the flames kept coming back to life! It was then that a young teen stepped towards the cake, and stated. “I can...
by joe | Mar 5, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Every time I drive onto the church property the white fence catches my attention. I remember back to digging the first post hole as well as the last, and all the posts that make up the just under 1000 feet of fencing! Of course I had help, but I am reminded that...
by joe | Feb 28, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Our election process is a wonderful benefit of our Founding Father’s insight on government. It is a very interesting time for anyone who has engaged in the process. The attitudes prior to the election are ones of optimism and hope. It is the post-election...
by joe | Feb 19, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
We are living in a world of automation. It is all around us. From a robot vacuum cleaner to self-driving cars to smart refrigerators that offer meal menus based on the contents of the fridge! There is one area, however, when autopilot is incredibly dangerous, it is...
by joe | Feb 12, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
I am sure that we all have stories about the “sins of our youth.” While reflecting on our devotional focus of being a leader, I am reminded of a time when I chose to be a follower. It was when a group of us were playing in the woods next to my childhood home. Our...
by joe | Feb 5, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Maybe you have heard the saying: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!” This saying can be attributed to the Secular Philosopher Fredrick Nietzsche who in 1882 authored the statement: “God is dead.” He believed that Christianity only weakened human potential and...
by joe | Jan 29, 2025 | Newsletter, Pastors Blog
Decades ago a close pastoral friend of mine from our seminary days fell into marital unfaithfulness. Let us be reminded that the cost of sexual sin is never worth the damage it does in our lives and the lives of others. With that said, what stood out to me in this...
by Amy Ferguson | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
I want to give a shout out to Dr. Stacey McClain for all his investment in our Introduction to Theology class. I want to thank each of you who are in the class. Thanks for the positive feedback about the blessing it has been to you. Superbowl Outreach! Connect with...
